Zelenskyy backs state energy chief Koretskyi for Ukraine prime minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has endorsed Naftogaz head Sergii Koretskyi as the next prime minister, with parliament set to vote on Thursday.

• Zelenskyy said Koretskyi is the most prepared candidate for prime minister, citing priorities of preparing for winter.
• Parliament accepted Yulia Svyrydenko’s resignation as prime minister on Tuesday and will vote on her replacement on Thursday.
• Zelenskyy stated the new political strategy will focus on producing Patriot systems under licence, advancing EU membership, and deepening Gulf ties.
• Zelenskyy said he would meet Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and army leadership to discuss Fedorov’s role in the new cabinet.